The music
world is mourning the loss of Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell, who passed
away Wednesday night at age 52.

Cornell's
death came just hours after he performed with the band at a sold-out show in
Detroit. In a statement, the rocker's rep Brian Bumbery called the tragedy
"sudden and unexpected." According to the Associated Press,
authorities are investigating the possibility of suicide.

Celebrities
and musicians reacted to the news on social media, posting tributes to the
grunge pioneer and the legacy he leaves behind.

"Finally back to Rock City," he wrote, captioning a photo of the venue marquee.

Cornell also released multiple solo albums in addition to his work with Soundgarden and former supergroup Audioslave. He is survived by his wife, Vicky, their two children, and a daughter from his first marriage.